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Food Safety & Standards Inspections Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Food Safety & Standards Inspections Services" was conducted by Leicester City Council, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level. This contract falls under the services category with a specific focus on environmental auditing, pertinent to the food industry in the UKF21 region of Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, specifically designed for below-threshold opportunities. This process reached the contract award stage, with the contract being active from 20 April 2026 to 19 April 2027. The total contract value stands at £85,000 gross, with the formal signing taking place on 15 April 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth prospects for companies specialising in food safety and environmental audits. Medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in assessing and maintaining food hygiene and standards could benefit significantly. By participating in contracts like these, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their market presence by aligning with public sector requirements and gaining recognition from prominent authorities like the Food Standards Agency. The contract was awarded to THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, which indicates the successful participation of a small to medium enterprise in this competitive yet rewarding sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Safety & Standards Inspections Services

Notice Description

The Food Team are required to assess the standards and hygiene of all premises that serve/handle food. Each establishment has a rating and is required, through legislation, to be submitted to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Last April the FSA changed how businesses are rated and re-visited, moving from a rating led approach to a risk based approach, i.e. a higher risk business would need to be visited sooner than a business with a low risk rating.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040859-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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